US Bridges

Brook Valley over Drain

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Five Palms · Structure no. 150150B04535001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Valley over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Brook Valley over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 806 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Valley
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI W of Five Palms
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3514, -98.61725
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2020)
Projected traffic806 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Valley over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Valley over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Brook Valley over Drain carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Brook Valley over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Valley over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.